Set in a quiet equestrian town, Hearts in the Saddle is a moving horse romance novel that blends passion, perseverance, and healing. Lily, a young rider with a strong female protagonist spirit, steps up to train Zeus—an unruly stallion left behind after her beloved trainer's death. Surrounded by doubt and ridicule, she's determined to prove herself and save the horse no one else believes in.

But when Zeus seriously injures her, Lily is left physically wounded and emotionally shattered. As the pressure mounts to give up, in walks Max—a disgraced equestrian with a dark past and his own need for redemption. Together, they form a shaky alliance, giving rise to an enemies to lovers romance charged with unresolved pain and unexpected sparks.

This isn't just about riding again—it's about healing after trauma, finding purpose through pain, and choosing compassion over fear. Lily and Max discover that second chances are possible—not only for Zeus, but for themselves. In one courageous act, Lily forgoes the tournament spotlight to deliver a powerful public demonstration, showing the world the true bond between human and horse.

With layered characters, high-stakes emotion, and sweeping equestrian fiction scenes, this is more than a horse romance novel—it's a journey of inner strength, forgiveness, and fierce love. Fans of emotionally scarred heroines, second chance romance, and tales of healing after trauma will find much to love.

Perfect for readers drawn to equestrian fiction, those who adore strong female protagonists, and anyone who believes in the magic of a well-earned second chance.